Fabien Cousteau: How to Pack for an Epic Underwater Adventure

Fabien Cousteau, who intends to top his grandfather’s underwater record. (Courtesy: Fabien Cousteau)

In June, Fabien Cousteau, a grandson of the famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, will attempt to live in an underwater laboratory the size of a school bus eight miles off the Florida Keys, for 31 days—one day longer than his famous grandfather resided in an underwater village on the floor of the Red Sea in 1963. Here, he reveals what he is packing to get him through his adventure, which he has named Mission 31.

1. A waterproof journal to document the experiences for 31 days.

2. All of my favorite snacks, including pistachios, sunflower seeds, and chocolate. I can afford to eat it all since we will burn three times as many calories underwater.

3. My Nokia Lumia 1020, customized to take pictures in the briny deep and share them on social media.